maps: The Danger of Google Maps
- 03/30/15 01:02 AM
If you've ever used MapQuest you'll understand just how good Google Maps is. I think the name 'MapQuest' is either (tragically) ironic or a secret joke - following their maps really is like a quest.
The last time I used their service it took me two hours to travel to somewhere an hour away. I saw some beautiful homes, picturesque towns and countless fields which was great but I was late for my appointment. As a result I switched to Google Maps and have never looked back (sorry, couldn't resist that!)
But Google Maps has its own problems, specifically Street View. As you may or … (15 comments)
maps: The Danger of Google Maps :)
- 08/08/13 03:41 AM
If you've ever used MapQuest you'll understand just how good Google Maps is. I think the name 'MapQuest' is either (tragically) ironic or a secret joke - following their maps really is like a quest. The last time I used their service it took me two hours to travel to somewhere an hour away. I saw some beautiful homes, picturesque towns and countless fields which was great but I was late for my appointment. As a result I switched to Google Maps and have never looked back (sorry, couldn't resist that!) But Google Maps has its own problems, specifically Street View. … (27 comments)
maps: Behind The Scenes With Google Street View
- 04/15/11 03:16 AM
Go behind the scenes with the Street View team, and learn about how we get our cars ready to hit the road. … (0 comments)
maps: Google Maps Adds Biking Directions
- 03/15/10 11:36 PM
In the US, Google Maps now offers step-by-step biking directions; bike trails outlined directly on the map; and a new Bicycling layer that indicates bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly roads. The following video explains in more detail: … (4 comments)
maps: If You Dig Straight Down You'll Eventually Reach?
- 02/09/10 01:32 AM
Online mapping options (normally powered by Google Maps) continue to amaze me and I just found another fun example on ubasics.com. As a child my dad always said that if I dug a hole in our yard I would eventually reach Australia. It seems he was wrong. Take a look at this simple but entertaining use of Google Maps to see the other side of the world from any starting place. It seems the opposite of my home town (Harlow, Essex) is South-East of New Zealand. If I had followed my dad's advice I would have got very wet! To see … (1 comments)
If you've ever used MapQuest you'll understand just how good Google Maps is. I think the name 'MapQuest' is either (tragically) ironic or a secret joke - following their maps really is like a quest. 
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